Uttar Pradesh government has initiated 549 projects, spanning infrastructure development to sanitation, with a budget of ₹6,990 crore for Maha Kumbh 2025. In comparison, 2019 Kumbh Mela had 700 projects at a cost of over ₹3,700 crore. Meanwhile, officials estimate that Maha Kumbh Mela will generate ₹25,000 crore in revenues. Over 45 crore people are expected to attend Maha Kumbh.